Documentation Knowledge

1. Accident or incident reports
2. Trip reports
3. Maintenance and repair reports
4. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
5. Driver logbook

Area of Specialization

• Truck driving

Work Setting

• Trucking company

Type of Farm Operations

• Livestock

Type of Industry Experience

• Transportation equipment

Specific Skills

1. Record and relay information
2. Load and unload goods
3. Receive and relay information to central dispatch
4. Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
5. Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
6. Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Security and Safety

1. Bondable
2. Driver’s validity licence check
3. Driving record check (abstract)
4. Medical exam
5. Drug test
6. Criminal record check
7. Basic security clearance
8. Valid passport

Transportation/Travel Information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

1. Repetitive tasks
2. Handling heavy loads
3. Sitting

Type of Trucking and Equipment

1. Tractor-trailer
2. Flatbed
3. Tractor-trailer B train

Service Experience

• Trucking

Transportation/Travel Experience

1. National
2. Local
3. International
4. Provincial/territorial
5. Short-haul
6. Long-haul

Personal Suitability

1. Effective interpersonal skills
2. Flexibility
3. Team player
4. Judgement
5. Reliability
6. Organized

Screening questions

1. Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
2. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
3. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
4. Do you have education in this field of employment?